Parkville’s use tax proposal, which city leaders said would have brought in about $38,000 in tax paid on out of state purchases made by city residents, was defeated at Tuesday’s election by a margin of 10 votes.

Final count was 387 opposed, 377 in favor.

The use tax would have allowed the city to collect sales tax on purchases of $2,000 or more made out-of-state on items such as cars, boats, motor homes, etc.